Lewis claims Historic Bronze for Bermuda in Glasgow
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Jessica Lewis secured Bermuda’s first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a superb bronze-medal finish in the Women’s 400m T54 Final in Glasgow.
Lewis clocked a time of 59.31 seconds—dipping under the one-minute mark once again—to seal third place and put Bermuda on the medal table in Scotland.
The result marks a milestone moment as Lewis became the island nation's first athlete to compete and medal in para athletics at a Commonwealth Games.
Scotland's Melanie Woods delighted the home crowd inside the stadium to take gold in 56.43, while Mauritius' Noemi Alphonse claimed silver in 57.89.
Mixed fortunes elsewhere for Team Bermuda
While Lewis provided the crowning moment of the day, there was heartbreak and frustration for Bermuda's other contenders across Glasgow:
Triple Jump Final: Jah-Nhai Perinchief was forced to withdraw from the Men's Triple Jump Final after suffering an injury during his warm-ups, ending his medal ambitions early.
Track Cycling: At the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Conor White missed out on a place in the final of the Men's 10km Scratch Race, finishing 12th in his qualifying round after being caught behind a mechanical split in the field.
Saturday, August 01, 2026
Smith Clinches Triathlon Bronze on a busy day in CAC Games
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Tyler Smith delivered a standout performance to claim bronze in the Men's Triathlon, securing Bermuda’s third medal of the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in the Dominican Republic.
Smith completed the grueling course in 1:46:21, crossing the line 53 seconds behind race winner Aram Peñaflor of Mexico (1:45:28).
The Bermudian produced a strong three-discipline display, opening with a 17:53 swim before clocking 1:14:05 on the bike leg and holding off the chasing pack on the final run.
Compatriot Nicholas Pilgrim also turned in a solid performance in the same event, finishing 15th overall with a total time of 1:53:44 (18:04 swim, 1:15:54 bike).
Inside the Juan Pablo Duarte Aquatic Center, Bermuda's swim team mounted strong final pushes across multiple disciplines:
Jack Harvey came agonizingly close to adding to Bermuda's medal tally, finishing 4th in the Men's 200m Backstroke A Final with a rapid time of 2:02.10, having qualified 10th overall from the heats (2:09.53).
Elijah Daley advanced to the Men's 50m Butterfly A Final, finishing 10th in 25.14 after qualifying 11th overall in 24.98.
Madelyn Moore placed 9th in the Women's 50m Butterfly A Final with a time of 28.14, after clocking 28.11 in the heats.
Sam Williamson took 4th place in the Men's 200m Freestyle B Final (1:56.52) and finished 7th in the Men's 50m Butterfly B Final (25.52).
Bermuda's Women’s Field Hockey team suffered a painful shootout defeat to Puerto Rico in their 5th–8th place classification match.
After falling behind in the opening quarter, Bermuda battled back to level the match 1-1 courtesy of a second-quarter strike from Abigail Brewer. With neither side able to break the deadlock in regulation, the match went to a penalty stroke shootout, where Puerto Rico edged out a 3-1 victory.
On the roads of Malecón Avenue, Gabriella Arnold earned a respectable 12th-place finish in the Women's Cycling Road Race, tackling the coastal circuit in 3:10:37.
Meanwhile, on the mountain bike trails at the La Barranquita course, Robin Horsfield endured a tough day in the Men's Cross-Country Final, finishing a lap down against a high-tempo field.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Commonwealth Games History as White & Lewis Compete
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Bermuda celebrated a landmark moment at the Commonwealth Games as the island competed in both track cycling and Para athletics for the first time, with Conor White and Jessica Lewis writing their names into the history books.
White became Bermuda's first-ever Commonwealth Games track cyclist when he lined up in the Men's 4,000m Individual Pursuit qualifying competition.
Competing against a strong international field, the Bermudian completed the demanding event in a time of 4:33.299, finishing 18th overall in a performance that marked a significant milestone for the island's cycling programme.
The historic day continued on the athletics track, where Paralympian Jessica Lewis produced another impressive display to secure her place in the Women's T54 400m Final.
Lewis finished second in her opening-round heat, crossing the line in 58.90 seconds. Her performance earned her the fourth-fastest qualifying time overall, comfortably booking her place in the medal race.
The day's results represented more than just times and placings, highlighting the continued growth and diversity of Bermuda's sporting programme on the international stage.
While White's appearance opened a new chapter for Bermudian cycling at the Commonwealth Games, Lewis once again demonstrated why she remains among the island's leading Paralympic athletes, keeping Bermuda's hopes alive heading into the T54 400m final.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Harvey Claims Second CAC Games Medal in the Pool
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Bermuda's athletes continued to make their mark at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in the Dominican Republic, with Jack Harvey claiming a second medal of the competition while the island's bowlers completed the Men's All Events standings.
Harvey produced another outstanding performance in the pool at the Juan Pablo Duarte Aquatic Center, earning silver in the Men's 100m Backstroke.
The Bermudian first qualified comfortably for the A Final after finishing second in Heat One in 55.70 seconds, the fourth-fastest time overall. He then returned for the final and raised his performance another level, touching the wall in 54.56 seconds to secure the silver medal and add to the bronze he won earlier in the Games in the 50m backstroke, equaling the National Record he holds at the distance set back on May 3rd 2025 during the TYR Pro Series Fort Lauderdale event.
On the bowling lanes at the Sebelen Bowling Center, David Maycock led Bermuda's challenge in the Men's All Events competition, finishing 15th overall with a combined total of 4,608 pins. His consistent performances included scores of 1,360 in the Singles, 1,327 in the Doubles, 1,249 in the Trios and 672 in the Team event.
Levinc Samuels also enjoyed a solid tournament, placing 33rd with 4,452 pins. His scores came from 1,263 in Singles, 1,286 in Doubles, 1,266 in Trios and 637 in the Team competition.
The remaining Bermudians completed the standings with Anthony Hayward finishing 54th on 4,120 pins, Dennis Joell 57th with 3,972, Lamar Richardson 58th with 3,904, and Shannon Lee 59th on 3,843.
Harvey's silver medal provided another major highlight for Bermuda as the island continued to collect encouraging results across multiple disciplines, with the CAC Games campaign gathering momentum in the Dominican Republic.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Perinchief Reaches Commonwealth Games Triple Jump Final
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Bermuda's track and field athletes enjoyed another competitive day at the Commonwealth Games, with Jah-Nhai Perinchief booking his place in the men's triple jump final, while Caitlyn Bobb and Tiara DeRosa produced determined performances in Glasgow.
Bobb returned to the track for the women's 400 metres semi-finals after progressing through the opening round. Running in the first semi-final, the Bermudian crossed the line seventh in a time of 55.17 seconds, narrowly missing out on a place in the final.
The standout performance came from Perinchief, who comfortably secured his place in the men's triple jump final. His best leap of 16.01 metres earned him seventh place in the qualifying round, ensuring he will return to compete for Commonwealth honours.
In the field, Tiara DeRosa represented Bermuda in the women's discus final, producing a best throw of 49.52 metres to finish seventh against a strong international field.
Although Bobb's campaign came to an end in the semi-finals, Bermuda's athletes continued to demonstrate their ability to compete on the Commonwealth stage, with Perinchief now carrying the island's medal hopes into the men's triple jump final.
